Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 in New Zealand: date and local timings
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) 2027 falls on Thursday 28 October 2027 in all 3 New Zealand cities listed here. In India it is on Thursday 28 October 2027 – the same day. The rule: Ashwayuja bahula chaturdashi at arunodaya (pre-dawn abhyanga snana); vriddhi -> second day. In Auckland the arunodaya (the two muhurtas before sunrise) on 28 October 2027 runs 4:56 AM – 6:21 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 28 October 2027 6:20 AM to 29 October 2027 4:18 AM. The table gives the date for each city with the arunodaya window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST.
| Cities | Date | Arunodaya | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Thursday 28 October 2027 | 4:56 AM – 6:21 AM | 28 October 2027 6:20 AM – 29 October 2027 4:18 AM |
| Wellington | Thursday 28 October 2027 | 4:51 AM – 6:13 AM | 28 October 2027 6:20 AM – 29 October 2027 4:18 AM |
| Christchurch | Thursday 28 October 2027 | 4:56 AM – 6:18 AM | 28 October 2027 6:20 AM – 29 October 2027 4:18 AM |
FAQ
When is Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 in New Zealand?
Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 is on Thursday 28 October 2027 in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch.
Is Naraka Chaturdashi on the same day in New Zealand and India?
Yes, in India it is on Thursday 28 October 2027.
How is the date of Naraka Chaturdashi decided?
Ashwayuja bahula chaturdashi at arunodaya (pre-dawn abhyanga snana); vriddhi -> second day.
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